Becoming a YFU Volunteer
Most of the work of Youth For Understanding is done by the volunteers
in participating countries who provide services and support to students,
families, and schools. Without volunteers around the world, YFU would not
be able to function. There are many types of YFU volunteers, including:
- Families who
take an exchange student into their home.
- Individuals
who recruit qualified host families and place exchange students with host families. These people develop and maintain a positive relationship with
school personnel. They also monitor, advise, and support students and their
host families during the exchange experience.
- Individuals
who recruit qualified students to participate in YFU programs in other
countries.
- Individuals
who make special presentations to groups of students in schools or other
settings.
- Volunteers who plan
and conduct orientations for YFU students, their natural families, and host
families.
- People
who manage activities of YFU alumni in a region or country.
- Area coordinators or field managers
who provide leadership and supervision for volunteers and coordinate all
YFU activities in a geographic area.
- Individuals
who provide training for YFU volunteers.
To Learn More...
To learn more about programs and opportunities available in your country, click on the Contact link at the
top of this page. You may telephone or write to the National Office or fill out a contact request form.
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